Planning

Replacement of University Fire Alarms

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham (UoN) has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the replacement of fire alarms across various university buildings under the Asset Replacement Programme. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with potential bidders required to submit their Preliminary Market Engagement response document by 31 January 2025, 17:00, via the UoN's Oracle Fusion Supplier Portal. The project is focussed on replacing old fire alarm systems across multiple locations within the University Park and Sutton Bonnington campuses. This preliminary engagement is aimed at creating a pre-approved supplier list, though it does not constitute a call for competition. The main procurement category is goods, specifically burglar and fire alarms (CPV code 31625000), with a total project value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in fire detection and alarm systems, particularly those accredited as Gent Fire detection systems integrators (LPS1014 certificated). Companies that secure a place on the approved supplier list can potentially be involved in a series of projects over several years, although securing business is not guaranteed and may require further competition. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses that are well-versed in system integration and have the necessary certifications to handle sizeable public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Replacement of University Fire Alarms

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for: The replacement of Fire Detection / Alarm Systems, conducted under the University's Asset Replacement Programme) The university of Nottingham is looking to create an approved Database (ASD), a list of pre-approved suppliers capable of replacing old UoN fire alarms systems. The UoN would like to appoint a number of suppliers (Approx 3 companies) for a series of projects to be completed as part of the university's asset replacement programme (Replacing existing fire alarms within university buildings over a number of years). This pre-market questionnaire will be issued to potential bidders for the upcoming ASD tender. Successful suppliers will be invited to tender for a place on the approved supplier list. To confirm, business is not guaranteed should you secure a place on the approved supplier list - The University may direct award business or invite approved suppliers to a further competition for a specific project / works. The university has a budget to replace old, existing fire alarms which must be completed before the end of the university financial year (31st July 2025). The university would like to replace fire alarms on the below buildings under the 2024/2025 Asset Replacement Programme: Derby Hall - Main Building (University Park) Redcourt cottage 1 (University Park) Redcourt cottage 2 (University Park) Redcourt flat 1 (University Park) Redcourt flat 2 (University Park) Redcourt flat 3 (University Park) Redcourt Wardens House (University Park) South Laboratory (Sutton Bonnington)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of old University of Nottingham Fire Alarm systems. Additional information: Tender documents will be released after the pre market question. Potential bidders must be: An approved installer of Gent Fire detection systems integrator. Mandatory requirement - Potential bidders must be Approved installers of Gent systems. Accreditations held (LPS1014) Certificated Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Mandatory requirement - Potential bidders must hold this accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002211-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
Scott Buttress
Contact Email
scott.buttress@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159515151-15151

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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